My 8 year old came home the other day and mentioned that mom said I'm irresponsible with money because I won't pay for his expensive soccer league. For context, I do pay child support and I pay for his other sports. Now he's asking me if I'm bad with money. I'm trying so hard to be the bigger person...
I was that guy always chasing the promotion, working weekends, checking email at dinner. Lost my marriage because of it. When my ex-wife kicked me out, it forced me to actually look at my priorities. I took a step back at work, took a slightly lower paying job that respects boundaries, and spent mor...
So we have the kids 2 weeks in July and she was supposed to get them the first week of August but now she's saying she booked a trip and needs me to take them those weeks instead. I already have plans with my girlfriend and her family. This is like the third time she's changed things last minute. Do...
Rough day at the office today. Client blew up a deal last minute, had to scramble all afternoon. Get home and my 4 year old wants to play and my wife needs to talk about her day and I just want to sit in silence for an hour. I know they don't deserve my mood but I'm exhausted. What's your strategy h...
Took me 3 weekends but I got every tool labeled and organized in the pegboard. Wife asked why I needed to reorganize already organized tools. I said 'You wouldn't understand, this is about the system.' She left. Worth it though, man cave is looking sharp now.
Been working from home for 3 years now and honestly it's been great for being present with the kids. But lately my boss keeps slack messaging me at 7pm asking for updates on projects. My oldest had his school play yesterday and I had to step out during it to take a call. How do you guys set boundari...
Got offered a big promotion at work. More money, better title, but I'd be traveling 2-3 days a week again. Before the kids I would've jumped on this immediately. Now I'm terrified. My oldest has soccer games on Saturdays, my wife is drowning managing everything on her own during the week, and I prom...
Our baby is 5 weeks old and barely sleeps. We're doing 2 hour shifts at night and I'm running on fumes. Yesterday I snapped at my 3yo over nothing and he just looked at me with sad eyes. I felt terrible. My wife is breastfeeding so she's tied up constantly and I'm trying to keep things normal for ou...
Spent the last year converting our garage into a proper workshop. New workbench, tool chest, organized the whole thing. Cost me about 3k but I got some money from my bonus and side gigs. My wife thinks it's silly and the kids don't care. But man it's been therapeutic. Working on projects, building s...
Before kids I played a lot of games. Picked it back up recently since my oldest is in school and my youngest naps. Told myself I'd play for an hour in the afternoon a few times a week just for some downtime. But now I'm getting back into it hard and spent like 40 bucks on a new game. My wife made a ...
Been working on this for like 3 months. Today he did it completely on his own without asking for help. We celebrated like he won the lottery. Small win but honestly felt huge.
New manager started like 2 months ago and everything gives me this pit in my stomach now. I'm constantly worried I'm doing something wrong even though nothing's actually gone wrong. Can't sleep some nights thinking about stupid things I said in meetings. Started going to therapy last month and it's ...
Been putting this off for like 2 years. Got the lumber delivered yesterday and I'm actually going to do this. Kids want to help which is going to slow me down but whatever, quality time right? Anyone got tips for a first timer? I'm mostly worried about making sure it's level and not collapsing when ...
I'm now the guy who laughs at his own jokes before the punchline. My kids have started doing it too. This is my legacy. I'm actually proud.
Cashier asked me if I found everything okay. I said 'No, I'm still looking for the exit to my life.' She did not appreciate my humor. My kids were already embarrassed before we even got to the register so I figured why not go all in.